Christmas dog names

We know that a dog's name is for life, not just for Christmas. But that doesn’t mean you can’t name your pooch after the most wonderful time of year, does it? If you love the holidays, or you’ve found a pup under the tree, we can help.

Our pet-naming elves have worked hard in Santa Paws’ grotto to create the ultimate naughty and nice list of Christmas dog names. You’ll find everything from cute names to winter wonderland monikers, offering all the ins-paw-ration you need to find the right name for your four-legged friend.

Let’s see what Father Woofmas has left under the pet-name tree…

Christmas dog names for females

For your female festive fur ball, we recommend you choose one of these adorable Christmas-themed names. Of course, these names would suit any pooch, male or female, but we thought it’d make your pet name shopping spree a little easier to categorize them…

• Holly
• Angel
• Belle
• Carol
• Joy
• Noelle
• Ginger
• Star
• Sugar
• Tinsel
• Eve
• Gloria
• Merry
• Grace
• Mistletoe

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Christmas dog names for male dogs

Is your good boy on the nice list? Of course he is. Even if he’s a cheeky chap from time to time (dug up yard, we’re looking at you), he deserves a wonderful winter dog name to suit his cheerful character…

• Rudolph
• Santa
• Frosty
• Comet
• Dasher
• Donner
• Blitzen
• Jingle
• Klaus
• Nicholas
• Kringle
• Sven
• Yule
• Wreath
• North

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Cute Christmas dog names

All pups are cute in our eyes. But giving your pooch a cute Christmas name? We’re sure your heart will melt like snow on a mild winter’s morning. If you find yourself swooning every day after picking one of these names, don’t say we didn’t warn you…

• Elfie
• Candy
• Toffee
• Cinnamon
• Cookie
• Gingerbread
• Peppermint
• Snowball
• Marshmallow
• Nutmeg
• Pudding
• Snickerdoodle
• Twinkle
• Muffin
• Jolly

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Winter pet names

We picked these names with every pooch in mind (as we always do). But these winter names for pets would perfectly suit white canines, as they’re inspired by snowy and icy features of Mother Nature…

• Aspen
• Blizzard
• Frost
• Icy
• Juniper
• Polar
• Sable
• Snow
• Winter
• Yukon
• Alpine
• Crystal
• Glacier
• Iceberg
• Arctic

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Christmas puppy names

Is there anything better than finding a puppy under the tree? Okay, apart from finding two puppies. If you’ve just had that joyous experience, you’ll want to pick one of these Christmas dog names for your perfect pup…

• Tiny Tim
• Peppermint Patty
• Twinkle Toes
• Sugar Plum
• Angelica
• Cinnamon Roll
• Dasherette
• Eggnog
• Elf
• Fruitcake
• Garland
• Holly Jolly
• Jingle Bells
• Kringle Paws
• Mistlepaws
• Santa Paws

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Christmas-themed dog names from around the world

Love to travel? Adore festive traditions from around the world? Well there are plenty of wonderful wintertime-related name ideas for you to choose from. We’ve found an incredible selection of Christmas names for dogs from various cultures to inspire you.

• Knecht Ruprecht (Germany)
• Ded Moroz (Russia)
• Befana (Italy)
• La Befana (Italy)
• Sinterklaas (Netherlands)
• Zwarte Piet (Netherlands)
• Pere Noel (France)
• Julenisse (Norway)
• Joulupukki (Finland)
• Dun Che Lao Ren (China)
• Hoteiosho (Japan)
• Christkindl (Austria)
• Tomtenisse (Sweden)
• Nisse (Denmark)
• Jultomte (Sweden)

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Now that you’ve finished unwrapping all our Christmas dog names, we hope you’ve found a name you love. Even though we've decked the halls with our pawsome list of winter dog names, you may still be unsure, and that’s okay. If you're still on the hunt for that jolly inspiration, we've got you covered like Santa's furry helper.

Before settling on a name, take a moment to consider your canine companion's unique character and adorable quirks. Are they as eye-catching and beautiful as Tinsel? Do they have a reddish nose that could rival a certain reindeer? Or maybe they're sweet and deliciously cute like a Sugar Plum. No matter their pup-personality, there's a Christmas dog name that will fit them like a cozy holiday sweater.

Since it's the season of joy, you can also draw inspiration from your favorite holiday movies. In that case, how about naming your furry friend Frosty or Tiny Tim? Depending on your preferences, of course. 

But most importantly, you need a Christmas-themed dog name that rolls off your tongue and resonates with your four-legged pal. Whichever name you choose, we're pawsitive your pup will end up on the "good name" list! Happy Howlidays!

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